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Egypt Signs $340M Natural Gas Exploration DealsState-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) has secured $340 million in investment through four new deals with global energy companies to expand natural gas exploration.
The agreements aim to ramp up exploration and production activities in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions, the ministry said in a statement.
Under the agreements, Shell will invest $120 million in the Marnith offshore block in the Mediterranean, with plans to drill three wells.
Italy’s Eni, in partnership with BP and QatarEnergy, will develop the East Port Said offshore concession for $100 million, involving the drilling of three wells.
Russia’s Zarubezhneft will invest $14 million in the North Khattabia area in the Nile Delta, planning to drill four wells. Meanwhile, Arkus Energy will allocate $109 million to explore the North Damietta offshore area in the Mediterranean.
In July Egypt announced plans to award new gas contracts to foreign companies as part of the latest concession bidding round that had attracted scores of bidders.
The concessions cover more than 26,000 sq km in north and northeast Egypt, as well as in offshore areas in the East Mediterranean, which provides most of the country’s existing gas production.
The latest round involves 12 onshore and offshore concessions offered by the EGAS, which hopes these projects will reverse a decline in the country’s natural gas wealth.
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31 August 20252 min readEgypt Signs $340M Natural Gas Exploration Deals
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
31 August 2025
oil-gas
Siemens Gamesa Inks Agreement For 1.5 Gw Offshore Wind ProjectLuxcara has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the Waterekke offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The 1.5 GW offshore wind project will deploy 97 turbines of 15.5 MW each, to be supplied by Siemens Gamesa. The project is reportedly scheduled for commissioning by 2029.
In June 2025, Luxcara acquired a 520 MW battery energy storage project in Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on an unused site that was formerly designated to develop a coal-fired power plant.
Luxcara, founded in 2009, is a German independent asset manager focused on clean energy infrastructure. The company has a portfolio of around 6 GW of renewable projects spread over 12 countries, with an investment volume of more than €7.5 billion.
Renewable Watch
powerplant
29 August 20251 min readSiemens Gamesa Inks Agreement For 1.5 Gw Offshore Wind Project
Renewable Watch
29 August 2025
powerplant
Springfield, Mo., Completes 11-Mile, 48-Inch Water Main After Decades Of Work(UI) — After more than two decades of planning, design, and construction, Missouri’s City Utilities of Springfield has completed its 48-inch water main—an 11-mile pipeline that enhances both the reliability and transmission capacity of our community’s water supply. This critical infrastructure project began in 1999 and was constructed in phases to spread out costs and minimize customer impact.
Designed to deliver additional water to the Blackman Water Treatment Plant, the new main runs parallel to an existing 36-inch line from Fellows Lake, which currently brings water to the Blackman Water Treatment Plant. The new line creates critical redundancy between Fellows Lake and City Utilities’ largest water treatment plant, ensuring that if one line experiences a break, the other can continue to supply water without interruption.
Over the life of the project, more than 15 contractors and around 25 City Utilities employees contributed to its success. The phased approach allowed the utility to avoid borrowing while taking advantage of $3.5 million in congressionally directed spending which was administered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Despite the extended timeline, this approach also allowed City Utilities to carefully coordinate each segment of construction around existing infrastructure and development. In total, the project includes:
Each foot of the 48-inch pipe carries nearly 100 gallons of water, totaling an estimated 5.5 million gallons across the full pipeline. Special casings were installed at each crossing—66 inches wide—to allow for easier, lower-cost repairs in the future without disrupting roads or railways.
“This infrastructure project represents a major milestone for long-term water reliability in Springfield,” said Krista Shurtz, VP-Natural Gas and Water Operations. “We appreciate the many employees and contractors whose expertise and teamwork made this project possible. We’re also thankful to our customers—not only for their patience throughout the construction process, but for the trust they place in us every day to deliver safe drinking water.”
Underground Infrasturcture
water
29 August 20252 min readSpringfield, Mo., Completes 11-Mile, 48-Inch Water Main After Decades Of Work
Underground Infrasturcture
29 August 2025
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Berlin Brandenburg Airport Completes Terminal 1 Ct Security Lanes Ahead Of SchedulePosted: 29 August 2025 | Gabriel Higgins | No comments yet
BER passengers can now use 24 security lanes with modern CT scanners, keeping electronics and liquids in hand luggage for faster, stress-free checks.
Credit: Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) passengers can now use 24 lanes with modern CT scanners for security controls. The final four security lanes in Control Area 1 of Terminal 1 were put into operation on Wednesday, significantly ahead of schedule. With this completion, both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are fully equipped with CT scanners, allowing passengers to keep electronic devices and liquids in their hand luggage in these areas.
Aletta von Massenbach, Chief Executive Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, said:
“I am very pleased that we were able to complete the entire renovation of the security lines in the northern area of Terminal 1 ahead of schedule. The past few weeks of the holidays have shown that the investment and effort involved in the renovation have been worthwhile. The vast majority of travellers were able to pass through security controls with waiting times of less than ten minutes, and thus enjoy a stress-free start to their holidays. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my FBB colleagues and all involved partners for their commitment.”
Control Area 5 in the South Pavilion of Terminal 1 has been operational since April. All eight security lanes in Terminal 2 have been using the new equipment since early 2024. Work on Control Area 1 in the North Pavilion began in May 2025 and was originally scheduled for completion in autumn. Thanks to excellent cooperation from all partners, the lanes were opened earlier than planned, with the first four lanes in operation since the start of the summer holidays. About three-quarters of BER passengers are already benefiting from the new CT lanes across both terminals.
All converted lanes are equipped with CT scanners from Smiths Detection, capable of screening larger quantities of liquids. Some lanes are still awaiting a software update, so passengers are advised to continue limiting liquids to containers of 100 ml or less and a total of one litre in hand luggage. Conventional X-ray scanners remain in use at 18 security controls in the central area of Terminal 1, and further renovations in the main hall are in preparation.
For faster access, travellers are encouraged to check monitors in the terminals, the BER website and the app for the shortest waiting times, and select the most convenient security control. All BER gates can be accessed from both terminals and every security control. Passengers can continue to use BER Runway or BER Biometrics free of charge to book a fixed time slot. Conventional X-ray scanners remain in use in Control Area 4 for BER Runway, requiring removal of electronics and liquids from hand luggage.
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29 August 20254 min readBerlin Brandenburg Airport Completes Terminal 1 Ct Security Lanes Ahead Of Schedule
International Airport Review
29 August 2025
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30-Ton Hatch Recovered From Coal Ship Explosion In BaltimoreBaltimore’s shipping traffic was disrupted for nearly a week after an explosion on a fully laden coal carrier in the Patapsco River forced the recovery of a massive 30-ton hatch from the harbour.
The 81,681 dwt W-Sapphire, managed by Athens-based W Marine and flagged in Liberia, had just cleared CSX’s Curtis Bay terminal around 6:30 pm on August 18 when a blast ripped through its forward cargo section, sending fireballs and an 80 m smoke plume into the summer sky close to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Local residents described hearing the detonation and feeling vibrations in their homes.
All 23 crew and two pilots were safely accounted for, with no injuries reported. The 13-year-old bulker, laden with coal and bound for Port Louis, Mauritius, was corralled by tugs and guided to anchorage, where it has remained under US Coast Guard supervision.
On Thursday, the US Coast Guard confirmed it had recovered the hatch and fully reopened the Fort McHenry Channel to ship traffic. The Port of Baltimore said sonar sweeps conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers helped locate and clear the obstruction.
Investigators are probing whether spontaneous combustion or coal dust ignition might have triggered the incident.
Splash247
port & ship
29 August 20251 min read30-Ton Hatch Recovered From Coal Ship Explosion In Baltimore
Splash247
29 August 2025
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Inside Nippon Steel’S $11 Billion Investment Into Us Steel ProductionFollowing a politically charged, 18-month saga, Japan’s Nippon Steel has officially closed its landmark $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel and is now wasting no time in outlining its ambitious future. The company has unveiled a massive $11 billion investment plan designed to revitalize the iconic American steelmaker. This strategic injection of capital and expertise aims to not only modernize U.S. Steel’s operations but also significantly boost its profitability and production capacity, heralding a new era for the historic industrial giant.
The core objective of this multi-billion-dollar investment is clear: to dramatically increase U.S. Steel’s financial performance. Nippon Steel aims to achieve this by transferring its world-renowned operational techniques and advanced technologies to its new American subsidiary. Consequently, the company projects U.S. Steel’s annual profit contribution to soar from an expected 80 billion yen this year to a staggering 250 billion yen ($1.70 billion) as early as 2028. To get there, the investment will focus on expanding capacity and shifting production towards more high-grade, value-added steel products for demanding sectors like the automotive industry.
This revitalization is not just a plan on paper; it involves significant, tangible upgrades to key facilities. Among the major projects is the construction of a brand-new hot-rolling mill at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania and a complete refurbishment of the No. 14 blast furnace at Gary Works in Indiana. Furthermore, Nippon Steel is exploring building entirely new mills from the ground up, including massive 3-million-ton electric arc furnaces similar to its state-of-the-art Big River 2 plant. As a result of these efforts, U.S. Steel’s domestic crude steel capacity is expected to climb from 17 million to 20 million tons.
The journey to finalize this acquisition was one of the most contentious corporate deals in recent memory. The transaction faced intense political opposition in the United States from both President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, who raised concerns over national security and the potential impact on American jobs. The powerful United Steelworkers union also fiercely opposed the deal, making it a major talking point in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. U.S. Steel, founded in 1901 by industrial titans like J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie, was once the largest corporation in the world and a powerful symbol of American industrial might, which made its sale to a foreign entity a deeply sensitive issue. Furthermore, all around the world, steel production has been receiving major investments. Kenya and Uganda are working together to launch the largest steel factory in East Africa and Nigeria has also poured billions of dollars into the Ajaokuta Steel Plant.
Acquisition Cost: $14.9 billion.
New Investment: $11 billion planned to revitalize U.S. Steel’s operations.
Profit Goal: To increase U.S. Steel’s annual profit to $1.7 billion by 2028.
Key Method: Transferring advanced Japanese technology and operational techniques.
Capacity Boost: Aims to increase U.S. Steel’s domestic capacity to 20 million tons.
Key Upgrades: Includes a new mill in Pennsylvania and a furnace refurbishment in Indiana.
New Tech: Plans involve building new, efficient electric arc furnaces.
Global Reach: The deal brings Nippon Steel’s global capacity to 86 million tons.
Major Hurdle: The acquisition faced strong political opposition in the United States.
Historical Note: U.S. Steel was founded in 1901 and was once a powerful symbol of American industry.
Construction Review
factory
29 August 20253 min readInside Nippon Steel’S $11 Billion Investment Into Us Steel Production
Construction Review
29 August 2025
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Daily Digs: Unc Charlotte'S $70M Stadium Expansion, Wisconsin'S $285M Indoor Practice Facility, And More!Charlotte Athletics broke ground on the Jerry Richardson Stadium Expansion on Wednesday, Aug. 27, marking the start of a highly anticipated transformation to the stadium.Director of Athletics Mike Hill, University Chancellor Dr. Sharon L. Gaber, and Congressman and UNC Charlotte alumnus Richard Hudson spoke to the gathered dignitaries and Niner Nation before the trio was joined by former State Representative Jason Saine, and two members of the University's Board of Trustees, Dr. Sasha Weintraub, and Larry Shaheen for the ceremonial groundbreaking, which fittingly took place with pickaxes instead of shovels."What an incredible day for Charlotte Athletics, for our University, and our community," Hill said. "The response to our expansion plan has been nothing short of tremendous. Today, those plans begin to take shape. Over the next two seasons, with as little interruption to the game-day experience as possible, our team will be hard at work delivering something truly special."
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Wisconsin Athletics announced the naming of its indoor practice facility – the Kellner Family Athletic Center, in honor of Ted ('69) and Mary ('68) Kellner and their family on Thursday. The new facility, currently under construction, represents the largest capital project in Wisconsin Athletics' history at a cost to build of $285M. "The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been such a major part of my family's life, teaching us lessons and allowing us to be part of something bigger than just sports," said Ted Kellner. "To now be able to make a life-changing impact on current and future student-athletes, who will be tomorrow's leaders in society – we couldn't be more proud to support and humbled by the honor."All 23 varsity sports will utilize the Kellner Family Athletic Center, which will include a 120 yard indoor turf field, strength and conditioning center, 305 meter training track, student-athlete dining hall, sports medicine center, locker rooms, coaching offices and student-athlete well-being spaces. The facility will be adjacent to the Stephen M. Bennett Student-Athlete Performance Center, where student-athletes receive academic advising, tutoring, career support, mental health services and post-graduate preparation
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The Savannah Chatham County Public School System hosted a ribbon cutting earlier Thursday for a new athletic facility and police annex.
The school district says this is part of their commitment to creating a safe supportive space where students can thrive.
The new police annex includes administrative offices conference and training space as well as command operations support.
Deputy Police Chief Rodriguez told WTOC that being right across the street from groves high school is a good feeling incase there ever was an emergency at the school.
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29 August 20253 min readDaily Digs: Unc Charlotte'S $70M Stadium Expansion, Wisconsin'S $285M Indoor Practice Facility, And More!
Athletic Business
29 August 2025
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Venture Capital Fund In New Zealand Aims To Develop Over 10 Gw Of RenewablesAuckland-based venture capital firm Pacific Channel has launched a new US$36m (NZD40m) fund, Fund V, aimed at providing seed capital to advance the development of seven large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects to shovel-ready status, with an additional 18 projects in the pipeline, as part of a broader pipeline exceeding 10 GW of capacity across the country.
Pacific Channel said Fund V will support the development of a national portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects led by renewable energy developer Kākāriki, a joint venture formed by operators including Australia’s Energy Estate, UK-based Regener8 Power, and New Zealand companies Elemental Group and Tāmata Hauhā. The initial phase of the Kākāriki portfolio includes 4 GW of solar and wind generation and 2.3 GW of battery energy storage capacity, with land access, planning, and grid connection activities already underway.
New Zealand targets a 90% share of renewables in its electricity mix by 2025 and a 50% share in final energy consumption by 2035, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. Renewables accounted for 86% of the country’s power mix in 2023.
ENER Data
powerplant
29 August 20251 min readVenture Capital Fund In New Zealand Aims To Develop Over 10 Gw Of Renewables
ENER Data
29 August 2025
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Port Of Melbourne Sets Record With $154 Billion Trade In Fy25Container throughput reached a historic high of 3.39 million TEUs, averaging over 9,200 TEUs daily, making it Australia’s largest container port with nearly 21 per cent more volume than any other national port.
Saul Cannon, CEO of Port of Melbourne, said: “Handling more than one-third of Australia’s container trade, we continue to support Victoria’s growth through investments in infrastructure and strong collaboration with government, industry, and community.”
In FY25, container trade comprised 40 per cent full imports and 20 per cent full exports.
Furniture dominated imports with over 9 per cent of total container imports, increasing 23 per cent from FY24, alongside appliances, clothing, toys, and sporting goods.
Agricultural products from regional Southeast Australia led exports, with wheat accounting for nearly 6 per cent of container exports. Other top exports included hay, fresh fruit, beef, sawn timber, and barley.
READ: Port of Melbourne throughput up 3 per cent in May 2025
China remains the port’s largest trading partner, accounting for 50 per cent of container imports and 20 per cent of exports in FY25.
David Olsson AO, ACBC National President, highlighted the port’s vital role in Australia–China trade, noting renewed economic engagement and opportunities in green supply chains and innovation.
Southeast Asia is an emerging key region, with exports rising from 19 per cent in FY20 to 27 per cent in FY25. Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia rank among the port’s top import and export partners.
With container trade expected to double over the next 30 years, Port of Melbourne has invested nearly $1 billion since 2016 to enhance infrastructure, including Swanson Dock West to accommodate larger vessels.
Planning is underway for a fourth container terminal and nine other projects outlined in the Draft 2055 Port Development Strategy, due for publication by December 2025.
Last month, Port Melbourne Containers partnered with OneStop to implement two integrated digital solutions from 1 September 2025: OneStop Modal and Vehicle Booking System (VBS).
Port Technology International
port & ship
29 August 20252 min readPort Of Melbourne Sets Record With $154 Billion Trade In Fy25
Port Technology International
29 August 2025
port-and-ship
Qatar’S Al Mansour Holdings Signs Us$20 Billion Deal With MozambiqueQatari private conglomerate Al Mansour Holdings will invest US$20 billion in Mozambique, the presidency announced on 27th August 2025.
The deal will channel funds into energy, agriculture, oil and gas, renewable power, infrastructure, fisheries, livestock, tourism, housing, hospitals and logistics, according to a statement. Mozambique’s five-year development plan for 2025 – 2029 prioritises rural electrification and domestic gas production.
President Daniel Chapo, who took office in January, has also set out plans to revive agro-industry to complement subsistence farming. Roughly 80% of Mozambique’s cultivated land is currently devoted to food for household consumption, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Al Mansour’s chairman Sheikh Mansour bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani said the group aims to support, not compete with, local efforts. “We are not here to compete; we are here to complement. We are not here to take; we are here to build,” he said at the signing ceremony.
The Mozambique deal follows other large-scale investments announced by Al Mansour Holdings this month: a US$12 billion commitment to Botswana on 21st August, and a US$19 billion agreement with Zambia on 18th August. In April, Qatar and Egypt also finalised a US$7.5 billion investment pact.
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mining
28 August 20252 min readQatar’S Al Mansour Holdings Signs Us$20 Billion Deal With Mozambique
Africa Mining Market
28 August 2025
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Ctci Wins $910 Million Epc Contract For Taiwan Lng Regas Facility(P&GJ) — Taiwan’s CTCI has secured a NT$29.6 billion ($910 million) engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to build a regasification facility at the Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Receiving Terminal, the country’s seventh LNG terminal.
The project, awarded by state-owned CPC Corp., follows CTCI’s earlier contract to construct LNG storage tanks at the same terminal. The regasification facility will convert LNG from four 180,000-kiloliter cryogenic tanks into natural gas at an output of 1,600 tons per hour. Completion is slated for 2030.
CTCI Chairman Michael Yang said, “We appreciate that CPC Corporation has further entrusted CTCI with the Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Receiving Terminal project. For the regasification facility, CTCI will leverage green and intelligent technologies to save energy, cut carbon emissions, and make construction more time-efficient.”
The facility will use seawater to heat cryogenic LNG and recover cold energy from the process for air conditioning. CTCI will also deploy its proprietary pipeline cleaning robot and flange bolt fastening system to improve construction safety and efficiency.
The Kaohsiung project supports Taiwan’s push to expand natural gas use as it shifts from coal-fired power. Natural gas is expected to become the nation’s main source of electricity, while global LNG demand is projected to rise 60% by 2040.
CTCI has built all of Taiwan’s operating LNG receiving terminals and has participated in 11 LNG terminal projects across Asia, contributing to 40 million tonnes of LNG capacity annually.
Pipeline Gas Journal
oil & gas
28 August 20252 min readCtci Wins $910 Million Epc Contract For Taiwan Lng Regas Facility
Pipeline Gas Journal
28 August 2025
oil-gas
Johnson & Johnson Commits $2 Billion To Fujifilm’S North Carolina Biopharma HubSubscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news.
A new $2 billion agreement between Johnson & Johnson and Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is reinforcing the U.S. government’s push to rebuild domestic drug manufacturing capacity. The ten‑year deal will secure large‑scale production capacity at Fujifilm’s new biopharmaceutical site in Holly Springs, North Carolina, positioning the state as a cornerstone of the country’s onshoring efforts.
The site, still under construction, will provide contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) services for biologics once operational in 2025. Johnson & Johnson, through its Janssen Supply Group, has entered into the agreement to ensure long‑term capacity for monoclonal antibodies and other biologics that are central to the company’s drug pipeline.
The announcement is part of a broader shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing strategy. After decades of offshoring production to Asia and Europe, major drugmakers are being driven to reinvest in U.S. soil. Factors include lessons learned during the COVID‑19 pandemic, increased political pressure for domestic resilience, and rising geopolitical tensions that threaten global supply chains.
In this context, J&J’s $2 billion agreement fits into a wave of onshoring investments that have already surpassed $55 billion over the past few years. Companies such as Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Amgen are all expanding U.S. operations, while the Biden administration has continued to incentivize reshoring efforts via legislation and direct subsidies.
The Fujifilm facility in Holly Springs is expected to be one of the largest end‑to‑end cell culture biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites in North America. J&J’s agreement secures exclusive use of part of the facility and ensures dedicated capacity for its therapies over a ten‑year span. For Fujifilm, the deal is another signal of confidence from major pharma customers after it previously landed a $1.6 billion agreement with Regeneron in 2023.
Fujifilm’s new facility will bring approximately 725 skilled jobs to the region and spans more than 160,000 square feet. Construction began in 2021 and the plant is expected to be operational in 2025. It will support all phases of drug development from clinical trials to commercial manufacturing, providing J&J with flexibility across multiple pipeline stages.
The Holly Springs site is one of several recent biomanufacturing hubs forming across North Carolina, further establishing the state as a central player in U.S. biopharma logistics and innovation. Fujifilm’s decision to expand in this location was supported by more than $2 billion in investment, aided by state and local government incentives.
In addition to Holly Springs, J&J is also expanding its own operations elsewhere in the state. The company’s Wilson facility has undergone a major scale‑up and other regional sites have been identified for future capacity development. These moves align with J&J’s stated goals to shorten supply chains, reduce transportation risks and respond more quickly to emerging healthcare demands.
Joaquin Duato, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, emphasized the role of the deal in reinforcing the resilience of the healthcare system. The partnership with Fujifilm will provide security of supply and scalable capacity to bring new therapies to market faster, he said in a press release issued shortly after the announcement.
The demand for biologics, particularly monoclonal antibodies, is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. These treatments require highly specialised and expensive manufacturing capabilities that many pharmaceutical companies are increasingly choosing to outsource to experienced CDMOs like Fujifilm.
For J&J, the move signals a long‑term commitment not just to individual product lines, but to a broader manufacturing strategy built around stability, scalability and proximity to key markets.
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28 August 20253 min readJohnson & Johnson Commits $2 Billion To Fujifilm’S North Carolina Biopharma Hub
Manufacturing Today
28 August 2025
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Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Invites Wider Water Sector To Register Interest In Major £667 Million Design-Build-Finance SchemeWelsh Water is now encouraging responses from:
As part of its Cwm Taf Supply Strategy, the water company is seeking to progress a major investment project to design and build a new water treatment works and develop an existing water treatment works (the Cwm Taf Scheme).
The Cwm Taf Scheme, which has been designated under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) programme, is intended to be delivered primarily on two separate sites, one located in the Merthyr Area of South Wales and one in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
The Scheme is now about to enter a planning application stage following statutory consultation.
DCC/Welsh Water is looking to utilise a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) through a Design-Build-Finance (DBF) model. The scheme includes design and build of a new water treatment works on a brownfield site at Dan-y-Castell Farm, along with a raw water pumping station at Pontsticill (referred to as the Dan-y-Castell project) and upgrading Llwyn-onn water treatment works (referred to as the Llwyn-onn project).
The Cwm Taf Scheme is a two-site project comprising Dan-y-Castell (with an estimated value of £362 million excluding VAT) and Llwyn-onn (with an estimated value of £194 million excluding VAT).
Welsh Water is looking to appoint a CAP through a competitive procurement process and anticipates that the CAP will be responsible for the design, build, and financing of the scheme for a defined contract term of 25 years.
Current estimated total value is £667.2 million including VAT and current estimated start and end dates for the contract.which will run for 30 years in total, are 31 August 2028 to 30 August 2058. Contract award is envisaged to be August 2028. Milestone dates include Drinking Water Inspectorate Regulatory Completion (envisaged to be March 2032) followed by an estimated 12 month period for testing, and a 25 year term from completion of testing.
The water company has now issued a preliminary market engagement notice seeking interest from suitably qualified parties capable of delivering a secure, sustainable, and value-oriented solution for customers for the major project. The solution must be aligned to Welsh Water's Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy and the sustainable and environmental objectives of the Welsh Assembly Government, including the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The Cwm Taf Scheme currently includes:
All values and dates set out in the preliminary market engagement notice are indicative and reflect current analysis.
Welsh Water has issued the notice as part of its early market consultation for the Cwm Taf Scheme to engage with market participants who may be interested in delivering the scheme through a DBF model. The first activity as part of the market engagement involves the response to a questionnaire to help shape the legal, commercial, technical, and delivery strategy of the project and inform the forthcoming procurement process.
DCC/Welsh Water intends to undertake further market engagement activities which may include a briefing event and 1-2-1 meetings with interested organisations. The water company will publish further updates to reflect future activities.
The market engagement is intended to focus on:
The scope of the market engagement is intended to include seeking feedback on:
DCC/Welsh Water is now encouraging responses from:
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to register their interest in participating in the market engagement process - deadline for registering is 22nd September 2025.
DCC/Welsh Water is highlighting the fact that it reserves the right to alter or terminate the market engagement process at any time without notice and is not liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any party in responding to the market engagement.
The utility also points out that submission of a response does not guarantee inclusion in any future procurement process.
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27 August 20254 min readDwr Cymru Welsh Water Invites Wider Water Sector To Register Interest In Major £667 Million Design-Build-Finance Scheme
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27 August 2025
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Fortescue Posts $5.2 Billion ProfitFortescue has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $US3.4 billion ($5.2 billion) for the 2024–25 financial year (FY25), shipping a record amount of iron ore as the company continues to consolidate strong relations with China.
The iron ore major shipped a record 198.4 million tonnes (Mt) in the year to June 30, supported by strong supply chain performance and lower hematite C1 costs of $US17.99 per wet metric tonne. Underlying EBITDA came in at $US7.9 billion with a margin of 51 per cent.
“As the industry’s lowest-cost producer, we’ve delivered another strong set of results – record shipments, disciplined cost performance, solid earnings and a continued focus on safety,” Fortescue metals and operations chief executive officer Dino Otranto said.
“In line with our commitment to deliver returns to shareholders, the Board has declared a fully franked final dividend of $0.60 per share, bringing total dividends declared for FY25 to $1.10 per share, representing a 65 per cent payout of net profit after tax.”
The company joined the Australian Prime Minister and other major iron ore miners in a visit to China in July to strengthen trade relations with the country.
“The Australian Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, which I was honoured to join, highlighted the value of collaboration between governments and industry,” he said. “It was a strong signal for strengthening relationships in key markets – something underscored by our recent RMB (Renminbi) term loan facility which was made possible through Fortescue’s long-standing partnerships with Chinese institutions.”
Looking ahead, Fortescue growth and energy chief executive officer Gus Pichot said the company was balancing operational excellence with future growth.
“Green energy and green hydrogen remain key to our future, including our green iron strategy,” he said. “Construction of our Green Metal project in the Pilbara is underway and the pilot plant will soon begin producing green iron using green hydrogen.”
Fortescue is targeting FY26 shipments of 195–205Mt, with continued investment in decarbonisation and new growth projects.
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26 August 20252 min readFortescue Posts $5.2 Billion Profit
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26 August 2025
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Daily Digs: Penn State Opens Indoor Sports Complex, Houston'S $130M Football Operations Center, And More!With the return of all 800-plus varsity student-athletes for the fall semester, Penn State Athletics officially opened the Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex Monday. The facility, designed by DLR Group, provides varsity student-athletes across all 31 varsity sports with a centralized location for performance dining, wellness and recovery and academics. In addition to the Morgan Academic Center, the Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex is now home to the newly completed Performance Dining Center and Wellness and Recovery Center.
Greenberg’s Performance Dining Center, located on the upper level, features a state-of-the-art dining center with a full-service commercial kitchen producing meals tailored to the fueling needed for varsity athletes to perform at the highest level. The dining spaces include quiet study areas, small team meeting rooms, a large communal gathering area and a sports lounge.
The lower level of the Greenberg Indoor Sport Complex houses a comprehensive athletics medicine and recovery suite. The space features prehabilitation, rehabilitation and recovery areas. Among the equipment available for student-athletes to utilize are a hydrotherapy pool, red light beds, dry float beds, hyberbaric chamber, massage chairs and therapy, saunas and zero gravity chair.
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The University of Houston kicks off the 2025 football season with the unveiling of its new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center. DLR Group and architectural partner Page designed the 158,000-square-foot transformation. The $130 million project is multifaceted, comprising of an all-encompassing football development facility, new in-stadium premium hospitality offerings, a rooftop terrace, and a new videoboard. The three-story facility strategically frames the west end of TDECU Stadium, which creates an elite in-stadium gameday experience for all.
UH gave Eyewitness Sports a detailed look at the beautiful new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center.
T.J. Meagher, Senior Athletics Director for Facilities, oversaw the construction of the $130 million facility, designed by DLR Group, which was finished ahead of schedule and on budget with two things in mind: the student athlete and efficiency.
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Pickleball continues to dominate the sports’ world. Following the opening of two hit Houston pickleball destinations, Drop Shots HTX and Solarium, a new pickleball facility has made its debut. As the city’s first dedicated indoor pickleball venue, Pickle Mania at Lyric Market offers seven climate-controlled courts, tournaments, professional-led clinics, and more.
Founded by Houston husband-and-wife team, TK and LaTonia Kent, Pickle Mania is the city’s newest pickleball destination. Located inside Downtown’s Lyric Market, the venue provides access to the market’s full bar and restaurant offerings.
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26 August 20253 min readDaily Digs: Penn State Opens Indoor Sports Complex, Houston'S $130M Football Operations Center, And More!
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Pakistan Modernizes Railways With $2 Billion In FundingPakistan has received funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2 billion dollar This project was financed by Reko Diq It aims to strengthen the infrastructure that is critical for copper transportation from mines to ports and to meet growing economic needs.
ADB is taking the lead on Pakistan's railway renovation project after years of delays stemming from Chinese financing. The project connects one of the country's most important trade routes. The 500-kilometer stretch between Karachi and Rohri will focus on the modernization of the line.
Officials said this upgrade will be achieved annually from the Reko Diq mine, which is expected to be operational in 2028. 200 thousand tons He noted that the line is vital for transporting copper concentrate. Modernizing the line will increase speed and efficiency, enabling it to meet the demand of future cargo volumes.
ADB plans to lead a consortium through a competitive process and involve an international engineering firm to execute the project. This approach reflects Pakistan's transition to a more transparent and sustainable financing model for infrastructure projects compared to previous Chinese-backed projects.
The modernized railway network will also increase the country's trade potential by connecting southern ports to northern trade corridors. This efficient transportation system will not only support mining exports but also stimulate economic growth in other logistics-dependent industrial sectors.
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25 August 20252 min readPakistan Modernizes Railways With $2 Billion In Funding
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